"But not only have they defaced signs, they’ve defaced houses as well.”

In some cases, the culprit seems to have entered gardens in order to gain access to the large signs.

“It’s hideous”, she said. “They must have done this right under noses when we were in the garden.”

Defaced bus stop

And it’s only happened in the last few hours, with signs being fine at 9am.

Even an innocent tree fell victim to the defacing, in addition to a bus shelter on Suffolk Square.

Christine said: “It’s just not right. I’m up for debate, I know people have different beliefs, but it’s all getting quite vicious. I’m angry but I am also upset for the people whose houses have been defaced.”